Book description
Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a
writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hard for
her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of
his priceless sculptures? Here are thirteen of Roald Dahl s most
unexpected tales, offering young readers the perfect introduction to the
adult writing of a storytelling genius. From the sensitivity of stories
such as Katina to the surprising creepiness of Taste , these stories
are full of all the fun, excitement and wonder of Roald Dahl s writing,
offering originality, ingenuity, horror, unexpected twists and turns, a
touch of the macabre and much more besides. Roald Dahl, the
best-loved of children's writers, was born in Wales of Norwegian
parents. His books continue to be bestsellers, despite his death in
1990, and total UK sales are 55 million worldwide! Quentin Blake is one
of the best-known and best-loved children's illustrators and it's
impossible now to think of Roald Dahl's writings without imagining
Quentin Blake's illustrations.
